Northwest College

Northwest College is a dynamic learning community dedicated to educational excellence. Through their involvement with the College, students acquire the knowledge and skills to successfully achieve their transfer, career, workforce development, and life-long learning goals.

School Highlights

Northwest College serves 1,652 students (62% of students are full-time).

The college's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the state community college average of 20:1.

Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 16%.

Northwest College is the only community colleges within Park County, WY.

Finances and Admission

The public in-state tuition of $2,749 is less than the state average of $2,757. The in-state tuition has grown by 17% over four years.

The public out-state tuition of $6,733 is less than the state average of $6,799. The out-state tuition has grown by 17% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees

$2,749

$2,757

Out-State Tuition Fees

$6,733

$6,799

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid

91%

93%

Median Debt for Graduates

$11,100

$10,000

Median Debt for Dropouts

$5,500

$5,232

Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

School Notes

Northwest College is a dynamic learning community located in Powell, Wyoming, near Yellowstone National Park. In this exceptional setting, students of all ages and backgrounds receive personal attention from a highly credentialed faculty and staff. Northwest's diverse blend of academics, access to emerging technologies, and activities equips students to think critically, to fully develop their potential, and to succeed in an ever changing world.
Northwest College opened in 1946 with nearly 100 full- and part-time students and three instructors who met in classrooms borrowed from the public school district. In 1953 the name was changed to Northwest Community College, and in 1968 the college's tax base was expanded to include all of Park County. The name changed once more to Northwest College in 1989. Over the years, the quality of instruction matured, and a residential campus developed.
Northwest's 124-acre campus is one of the most attractive college campuses in Wyoming. Its 57 buildings include 14 instructional facilities, four residence halls and 80 apartments for 750 students, a student center, a child care center, and a library with electronic access to other libraries.
Northwest College is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, the National Association of Schools of Music, the National League for Nursing, and National Association for the Education of Young Children.

Learn about trending community college topics this week such as San Francisco's move toward free tuition at community colleges and the rise in hunger and homelessness among community college students across the country.

To encourage students to pursue higher education, some states are considering plans to offer zero-tuition programs at public community colleges. These programs could make college a reality for many young people, however, critics argue such programs would cost taxpayers a significant amount of money.

Northwest College evacuated after statewide bomb threat - Cody Enterpriseposted on September 22, 2016 at 06:51:19 pm
UPDATE: After receiving an update from the Department of Homeland Security, a temporary lock-in of residence halls at Northwest College is now lifted and dining facilities have reopened, but NWC's campus and NWC Cody Center remain closed the rest of ...Bomb threat reported at Wyoming colleges, state buildings ...

For Wyoming public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $2,757 per year for in-state students and $6,799 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,968 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.